Travis D’arnaud does it again, folks. In a game that looked like the Braves would squander a gem thrown by Reynaldo Lopez, Pierce Johnson, Joe Jimenez, and Raisel Iglesias, Travis D’Arnaud delivered.
With the lack of quality ABs from Sean Murphy, I hope the Braves are begging D’Arnaud for one more year!
Also, mad props to Reynaldo Lopez who came off the IL and pitched a 6 inning gem, allowing 2 hits, 1 earned run, and struck out 9.
Looking at Playoff Scenarios from Jeff Passan
Passan has replaced Ken Rosenthal as the go to informant for MLB news and he gives us a great breakdown of all the scenarios that could occur over the next few days.
Here is your primer for every scenario that can happen in the National League today and the outcome.
Currently, a Mets-Braves doubleheader is scheduled for Atlanta on Monday. Important to note: It’s unlikely that a game Monday that would affect seeding only would be played, though MLB still has yet to make that official, according to sources.
Scenario 1: Braves win, Mets win, Diamondbacks win Outcome: Braves are in and at least one game is necessary Monday. If the Mets win the first game, they are in — and would be tied with Atlanta in record and head-to-head. The likelihood is they would not play the second game, as it would be for seeding purposes only. If the Mets lose Game 1 and win Game 2, they are in. If not, the Diamondbacks are in.
Scenario 2: Braves win, Mets win, Diamondbacks lose Outcome: Braves are in and play San Diego on Tuesday. Mets are in and play Milwaukee on Tuesday. Diamondbacks are out. No doubleheader Monday.
Scenario 3: Braves win, Mets lose, Diamondbacks win Outcome: Braves are in and at least one game is necessary Monday. If the Mets win both doubleheader games, they are in. If the Mets lose either game, Diamondbacks are in.
Scenario 4: Braves win, Mets lose, Diamondbacks lose Outcome: Braves are in and at least one game is necessary Monday. If the Mets win either game, they are in. If they lose both, the Diamondbacks are in.
Scenario 5: Braves lose, Mets win, Diamondbacks win Outcome: Both games will be played Monday. The winner of Game 1 is in. If the loser of Game 1 wins Game 2, it is in as well. If a team is swept, it is out and the Diamondbacks are in.
Scenario 6: Braves lose, Mets wins, Diamondbacks lose Outcome: Braves are in and play San Diego on Tuesday. Mets are in and play Milwaukee on Tuesday. Diamondbacks are out. No doubleheader Monday.
Scenario 7: Braves lose, Mets lose, Diamondbacks win Outcome: Diamondbacks are in and at least one game is necessary Monday. If the Braves win either game, they are in. If the Mets win both doubleheader games, they are in and would face San Diego.
Scenario 8: Braves lose, Mets lose, Diamondbacks lose Outcome: Braves are in and at least one game is necessary Monday. If the Mets win either game, they are in. If they lose both, the Diamondbacks are in. The upshot: The Braves are in a very good position. The Mets control their own destiny. And the Diamondbacks need quite a bit of help.
Braves Lineup
- Michael Harris II
- Ozzie Albies
- Marcell Ozuna
- Matt Olson
- Jorge Soler
- Ramon Laureano
- Sean Murphy
- Gio Urshela
- Orlando Arcia
Uncle Charlie Morton lands the start. One more, baby!
Passan’s great and all, but my summary wasn’t good enough?
I still think the problem is in Scenario 5. Why the Braves and Mets would make an effort rather than just agree to split and advance is difficult to understand except as a matter of optics. And the optics would be horrible.
Sorry Jonathan. I wasn’t able to read your thread. You are definitely worthy.
Charlie Morton on the bump to do what he does well: stop a winning streak. And predictably, he looks like crap early.
Morton always gonna Morton. Hopefully this will be his last start in a Braves uniform.
Well, that went south quickly.
Let’s go Padres!
Pretty sure this is it for Uncle Charlie. Hell of a run. Pitching careers rarely end gracefully.
I’m not as down on Arcia as some are, but that may change. That attempt to steal third with two outs was the dumbest thing I’ve seen in a long time.
Braves playing stupid baseball while the Diamondbacks take the lead.
End well, this will not.
6-1 Diamondbacks, 3-0 Mets.
We’re playing tomorrow needing a win. Good job, Charlie.
I don’t understand the point of that play. He’s not fast enough to steal home or advance on a passed ball.
Yeah, in the cruelest joke of the 2024 season we are somehow going to toss this away.
Do we HAVE to play Ozzie? I mean I love the guy but I’m just not sure he’s better than Merrifield – in any capacity – right now.
The RISP failure is at stratospheric levels now
That’s likely the last start of Morton’s career. I’m assuming even if they go all the way he won’t be among the four starters (barring injury). And I would imagine he is ready to retire. It does seem to be time. I for one will miss him. He’s a class act and he’s had a remarkable career. One thing I won’t miss is the consistent complaining about him from some quarters. 🙂
+1